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Curated OER

Handwriting: Sign Language H

For Students 1st
In this handwriting and sign language letter H worksheet, 1st graders trace the upper and lower case letter H and write it one time on their own. Then they color the hand sign for the sign language letter H. 
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Interactive
Curated OER

Customized Handwriting: Sign Language N

For Students 1st
In this customized handwriting:  sign language N worksheet, 1st graders change the style, font and text, then print the worksheet to practice printing and color the picture of the letter N in sign language.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Customized Handwriting: Sign Language, Letter T

For Students 1st
In this customized handwriting:  sign language, the letter T worksheet, 1st graders change style, font or text, then print the worksheet to practice printing and color the picture.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Letter Yy: Sign Language

For Students K - 1st
In this letter Yy worksheet, students study the stroke patterns for the capital and lowercase letter Yy. Students trace and print both letters several times. Students then learn the sign language sign for the letter Y.
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Curated OER

Letter Ww: Sign Language

For Students K - 1st
For this letter Ww worksheet, students study the stroke patterns for the capital and lowercase letter Ww. Kids trace and print both letters several times. Students then learn the sign language sign for the letter W.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Letter Rr: Sign Language

For Students K - 1st
In this letter Rr worksheet, students study the stroke patterns for the capital and lowercase letter Rr. Students trace and print both letters several times. Students then learn the sign language sign for the letter R.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Sign Language

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils create short video tutorials on various American Sign Language signs. This lesson is a six-day project that begins with internet research and ends with student self-evaluations of project results.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Morning Activity

For Teachers 1st
First graders show appropriate ASL hand signs to answer questions for the morning meeting. They show the day of the week, the weather, and mode of transportation to school using signs. They copy the sign of the day and use name cards to...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Sign Language Letter Match

For Students K - 3rd
In this signing worksheet, students draw lines to match letter to their correct sign, 4 letters total: G, A, C and E.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Teaching Lewis and Clark: Challenge to Communicate

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students note instances in the journals of Lewis and Clark where they relied on non-verbal communication (sign language.) They discover some basic sign language and play a game in which they must use their new sign language skills to...
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Professional Doc
Other

Sign Writing Site

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Dynamic site that incorporates sign language into a wide variety of uses. There are downloadable books, fonts,information about products and services using sign language,lesson plans,dictionaries and research! If you want to know about...
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Professional Doc
Other

Sign Writing Site

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Dynamic site that incorporates sign language into a wide variety of uses. There are downloadable books, fonts,information about products and services using sign language,lesson plans,dictionaries and research! If you want to know about...
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Activity
Other

American Foundation for the Blind: Anne Sullivan Macy

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical overview of the life of Anne Sullivan Macy, devoted teacher of Heller Keller and a pioneer in the education of the visually impaired which earned her the nickname "miracle worker". Learn about her through her own letters,...
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Activity
National Science Foundation

National Science Foundation: Language and Linguistics

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The language we use everyday reveals a great deal about who we are and where we come from. However, did you know that language is linked to psychology, biology, and other sciences? Explore the "science" of language: how the brain...
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Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: Smart Device Translates Sign Language to English

For Students 5th - 8th
Article reports on the development of a technology that translates American Sign Language, the language used by many deaf people to communicate. Includes video.
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Unit Plan
Harvard University

Chandra X Ray Observatory: Video Podcasts: The Incredible Two Inch Universe

For Students 9th - 10th
A set of podcasts outlining a four-step process for understanding the vastness of our universe, from the vicinity of the Earth and Moon, out into distant galaxies. Downloadable instructions and a handout are included, as well as...
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Website
National Women's Hall of Fame

National Women's Hall of Fame: Helen Keller

For Students 3rd - 8th
This online biography of Helen Keller (1880-1968 CE) gives the highlights and accomplishments of her life.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Using Sign Language to Write Four Digit Numbers

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
In my experience, children love to learn and experiment with sign language. In this lesson, children will learn numbers 1-100 in sign language and will use that knowledge to sign four digit numbers to be written in words. This lesson...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Helen Keller

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
During this lesson, young scholars learn about the life of Helen Keller and how she communicated with others. Students have the opportunity to use sign language to communicate with others. Young scholars gain an appreciation for their...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Learning to Clean Tables by Using Sign Language

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This is a L.I.F.E Skills functional and reading lesson using sign language and picture symbols for a severe/profound class with little or no verbal expressive language skills.
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Website
Boston University

Sign Stream: American Sign Language Linguistic Project

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Interesting research project that provides a database tool for analysis of linguistic data captured on video. There is a free downlad available which may be used with possible upgrades available for purchase.
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EL Education

El Education: Signs From a to Z

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
As part of a study on Deaf Culture, students work together to create an alphabet book of American Sign Language Each page has an original illustration of the signed letter accompanied by a sentence using alliteration to give several...
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Animals for Kids: Gorilla

For Students 1st - 8th
Kids learn about the Gorilla, strong and intelligent African primate that is endangered.
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Interactive
Starfall

Starfall: Abc Sign Language

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn how to sign the alphabet with this Starfall presentation. Hear the letter and see how it is signed.